Eight prisoners escape Seattle jail in dramatic rooftop jailbreak
Eight inmates including a society jewel thief sawed their way out of a ten story Seattle jail during a driving rain. Five were recaptured within hours. Lawrence Johnson died falling from a rope made of bed sheets. Fugitives Johnson, St. Peter, and others eluded pursuit as police blocked escape routes.
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County-Wide Civil Defense Alert Praised as Satisfactory
Civil Defense director called the October 14 county-wide alert very satisfactory. Ed Podsiadly credited taped announcements over shopping center music systems aided by the Arizona Music Service for reaching many residents who might not hear sirens. He noted merchants control the system and future alerts depend on their use.
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Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ending 4 Am
The report covers temperatures and precipitation over the prior 24 hours ending at 4 am. Measured highs and lows, rainfall amounts, and notable weather events are noted for the period.
Sam Rayburn Slips Further in Cancer Fight
Dallas reports House Speaker Sam Rayburn, 79, weakened by pancreatic cancer that has spread to at least half his body. A hospital bulletin says he remains weak and without alertness, improving only in a few comfortable days before declining again.
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See- Distr Puzzle Answer by United Feature Syndicate
Saturday’s puzzle solution, credited to United Feature Syndicate Inc, appears in this brief item. It notes the answer and references the puzzle’s distribution and origin for readers.
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After 36 Safe Years Tragedy Stalks Engineer
In Stuttgart Arkansas engineer J W Rector 61 who boasted over 36 years of flawless railroading saw his record end when his train struck a pickup at a crossing killing three in the truck and shortly after fatally striking a mother and child near Almyra The wreck claimed Elzie Smith Flavella Ransom and Mrs Willie B Smith while Cleo Smith was seriously injured Charles Farrer saw his wife and children approaching and Mrs Farrer plus her infant died as Rector’s train bore down The driver tried for emergency stops and warned passengers but the fatalities occurred before the line was cleared
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Tom Smithey
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Hoffa Files Libel Suit Against AFL-CIO Leaders
Detroit: Teamsters President James R. Hoffa and the union sue George Meany and 24 other national AFL-CIO leaders for 1 million dollars in libel and slander. The action cites Meany’s October statements accusing the Teamsters of criminal influence and aims to recover membership losses.
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Arcadia High Student Elected DECA Parliamentarian
Don White of Arcadia High School was elected parliamentarian of the Arizona Distributive Education Clubs of America. Thirteen Arizona high schools sent delegates to ASU to elect state officers.
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Hospital To Name Its Top Official
Scotts dale City Hospital directors will announce its top administrator later this week. Robert Novascone said the board will formally decide Wednesday evening. The screening committee interviewed four out-of-state candidates this past weekend.
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Office Established to Study Science Future Needs
Washington officials report the National Science Foundation created a special office to study the nation’s future needs and resources for science research and education.
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Trailor to Lead New Trailor Murdock Construction
Trailor leaves Allied Construction Company to form Trailor Murdock Construction with David H. Murdock. Trailor, a vice president at Allied and Scottsdale resident, will serve as president. The new firm aims to develop low priced communities to upper middle range subdivisions and multi unit apartments.
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Psychiatrist says fear of nuclear war not widespread
Dr. Jerome Frank of Johns Hopkins says Americans show serious concern rather than panic about nuclear war. He notes many discuss shelters but few have built them and warns that constant talk could erode resolve to avoid conflict, affecting children through parental behavior.
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UPI
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Charley's Aunt Opens Two Day Run At Arcadia High
Arcadia High School presents a two night performance of Charley's Aunt with Michael Evans as Lord Fancourt Babberly in disguise as Donna Lucia. Liza Bean plays the real aunt, while Charles Emery and John Herrick portray Charley Wykeham and Jack Chesney.
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Russians reportedly test 50 megaton nuclear device
Sweden and France reported a very powerful explosion in the Arctic Novaya Zemlya testing zone. The Uppsala Institution and the French Atomic Energy Commission tied the blast to the 50 megaton claim Khrushchev had forecast for the end of October.
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Ranger II launch delayed as window narrows
Space agency postpones Ranger II launch, a 670 pound satellite for early moon probes, citing Atlas Agena rocket issues and a tight eight day celestial window. Four days of the window have passed and a delay could push the flight seven weeks. Ranger II not aimed at the moon. later Ranger flights planned for 1962.
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